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Jake Paul vs Joshua – British heavyweight analyses fight and offers to spar Paul

It’s actually happening! Confirming a report by Mike Coppinger at The Ring Magazine, Most Valuable Promotions announced Jake Paul vs Joshua for December 19 at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida. This huge event will stream live on Netflix at no additional cost to its 300+ million members.

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What’s Next For The New WBO Heavyweight Champion Fabio Wardley?

The boxing business can move swiftly at times, and Monday was one of those moments as the WBO announced that unified heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) vacated their title, which elevated Fabio Wardley (20-0-1, 19 KOs) from interim to full champion.

Brian Norman Jr. News / KO on SI / November 18

Brian Norman Jr Trashes Devin Haney's Resume Ahead Of Title Fight

Brian Norman Jr. is not sure that Devin Haney is as good as advertised. In his third WBO welterweight title defense, Norman faces the biggest opponent of his career in Haney, who is preparing for his first world championship bout since moving up to 147 pounds.

Boxing News / BoxingNews.com / November 18

Harlem Eubank vs Josh Wagner: Preview & Betting Tips

British boxing fans will be treated to an important welterweight clash as Harlem Eubank returns to the ring in his hometown, taking on Canada’s Josh Wagner at the Brighton Centre.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 18

Boxing's top 25 under 25: Which British fighters made the list?

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Jake Paul News / HITC / November 18

Anthony Joshua jokes with Netflix as he asks a favour after signing $65m Jake Paul deal

Anthony Joshua just inked one of the most lucrative contracts of his career. However, all he wants now is a $7 favour from Netflix. The former two-time unified heavyweight champion was originally set for a low-key December return, which would have netted him around $1 million.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 18

Tyson Fury Shocks With Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua Prediction

Rumors were confirmed earlier this week when Most Valuable Promotions and Matchroom Boxing announced the upcoming fight between Jake Paul and Anthony Joshua in December.

Boxing News / ESPN / November 18

Boxing's top 25 under 25: Itauma, Norman, Mason, Fundora, more

Boxing's future is in a great place with many young fighters making their mark in the sport. Here's our list.

Boxing News / KO on SI / November 18

Moses Itauma Sends Brutal Warning To Jake Paul Over Anthony Joshua Fight

Moses Itauma has made his feelings clear on Jake Paul vs Anthony Joshua. It was recently announced that 'The Problem Child' will square off against Joshua in a heavyweight contest on December 19.

Jake Paul News / ESPN / November 18

Ex-Joshua sparring partner offers to help Paul

British heavyweight Lawrence Okolie has offered to help Jake Paul prepare for his fight against Anthony Joshua and spar with the YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Boxing News / FirstSportz / November 18

Jake Paul Asked to Fire Advisors Over Anthony Joshua Fight Announcement

A few months ago, Jake Paul was on track to fight Gervonta Davis, but those highly anticipated plans unraveled following allegations against Davis. In the aftermath, Paul redirected his attention toward a far bigger target, one that could dramatically elevate his standing in global boxing.

Jake Paul News / Bloody Elbow / November 18

Jake Paul rips biggest career rival for turning down $15 million rematch

Before agreeing to a mammoth fight against Anthony Joshua, Jake Paul attempted to book a rematch against his biggest career rival. When it was announced that Jake Paul‘s controversial fight against Gervonta Davis was being scrapped, he and his team shortlisted a group of potential replacements.

Boxing News / The Body Lock / November 17

Conor Benn Gets Revenge with Dominant Win Over Eubank Jr

Conor Benn defeated Chris Eubank Jr by unanimous decision with scores of 119-107, 118-108, and 116-110 at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium Benn knocked down Eubank

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Abdullah Mason Vs. Sam Noakes Breakdown

Undefeated boxers Abdullah Mason and Sam Noakes face off for the vacant WBO Lightweight Title on November 22, as we preview the upcoming fight. Mason enters the title fight with a stoppage victory against Jeremia Nakathila.

Boxing News / Field Level Media / November 17

Fabio Wardley new WBO heavyweight champ as Oleksandr Usyk vacates title

Fabio Wardley is the new WBO heavyweight champion after Oleksandr Usyk chose to vacate the belt rather than defend it against the unbeaten Brit. The WBO said Monday that Usyk (24-0) has formally relinquished the title, clearing the path for Wardley's elevation from interim to full champion.

Jake Paul News / Bloody Elbow / November 17

Anthony Joshua makes hilarious Netflix request hours after signing $65million Jake Paul fight

Anthony Joshua has just signed one of the most lucrative deals of his career – but now he wants a favor worth just $7 from Netflix. The two-time unified heavyweight champion was due to have an unannounced run-out fight in December that would have earned him around $1million after 14 months of inactivity.

Oleksandr Usyk News / Big Fight Weekend / November 17

Oleksandr Usyk vacates one of his heavyweight world titles

Boxing star Oleksandr Usyk (24-0, 15 KOs) has officially vacated his World Boxing Organization (WBO) heavyweight championship. The news was confirmed in a statement posted across the social media channels of the boxing sanctioning body on Monday.

David Benavidez News / Big Fight Weekend / November 17

David Benavidez admits sparring devastating puncher at 15 and what he learned

On Saturday, November 22, at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, David Benavidez vs Anthony Yarde headlines a stacked Ring IV card. Ahead of his title defence, Benavidez has spoken to Matchroom Boxing, recalling when, at 15 years old, he sparred Gennady Golovkin, and what he learnt from those sessions.

Rafael Espinoza News / Fights Around The World / November 16

Rafael Espinoza vs Arnold Khegai Fight Results: Espinoza Scores 11th Rd TKO

WBO featherweight champion Rafael Espinoza (28-0, 24 KOs) once again delivered a dominant performance, earning an 11th-round TKO victory over Arnold Khegai (23-3-1, 14 KOs) on Saturday night in Mexico.